India, Aug. 11 -- In an age where social media reels make us believe we can "do" Paris in 48 hours, a new trend is quietly taking over the travel world, slow travel. It's about ditching frantic sightseeing for longer stays, deeper connections, and richer experiences. Instead of ticking off landmarks like items on a grocery list, travellers are soaking in local life, indulging in unhurried meals, and letting their journey breathe. Slow travel is less about seeing more and more about feeling more.

1. Burnout from "bucket list" trips

That dream trip where you try to see everything often ends with you remembering almost nothing. Racing through ten landmarks in two days leaves little room for spontaneity or genuine connection. Slow travel gi...